Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

American Traveler; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a NICU/PICU Respiratory Therapist for a weekends-only night shift at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Teaching and Magnet hospital. Requires RRT and DC RRT licenses, BLS/PALS, and 1 year of experience with NICU/PICU and pediatric care preferred.

Responsibilities include night shifts (3x12 hours), weekends only, no on-call, and floating within NICU/PICU/CICU. Cerner EMR experience is preferred; travel experience is required.

Qualifications

• RRT and DC RRT licenses required
• BLS and PALS certifications required; NRP preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience; 3+ years for first-time travelers
• NICU/PICU experience preferred; pediatric experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP and umbilical blood gases
• Experience with medication administration including nebulized treatments and specialty meds

Responsibilities

• Provide NICU/PICU respiratory care in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts, 19:00-7:30
• Weekends only: Friday to Sunday; every weekend
• 3 or 4 shifts per week; 36 guaranteed hours
• Floating within NICU/PICU/CICU across ages; not to sister facilities
• Work with multidisciplinary critical care team
• Complete pre-start training modules (~20+ hours, non-billable)
• Adhere to dress code: solid color, logo-free, child-friendly scrubs
• Local candidates accepted at travel rate; returning travelers must be separated for ≥1 year

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

High frequency oscillator

Weaning from ventilation

Airway management/suctioning

CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP

Umbilical blood gases

Nebulized treatments

Medication administration

Cerner EMR

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a NICU/PICU Respiratory Therapist for a weekends-only night shift assignment at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Teaching, and Magnet hospital.

Requirements

• RRT and DC RRT license required (license required if applicable)
• BLS and PALS certifications required prior to start; NRP preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, 3+ years recent experience strongly preferred for first-time travelers
• NICU/PICU experience preferred; pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Skills in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, high frequency oscillator, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and airway management/suctioning
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP and umbilical blood gases preferred
• Experience with medication administration including nebulized treatments and specialty medications

Responsibilities

• NICU/PICU respiratory therapy role at a 323 inpatient bed facility with 70 NICU beds
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts, 19:00-7:30
• Weekends only - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Every weekend required
• 3 or 4 shifts per week, 36 guaranteed hours
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within scope required, including between NICU/PICU/CICU for all ages, but not to sister facilities
• Cerner EMR used, experience preferred
• Provide respiratory care services within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center that is also a Teaching and Magnet hospital
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary critical care team supporting NICU and PICU patients
• Complete pre-start training modules prior to orientation, averaging 20+ hours and non-billable
• Scrubs must be solid color, logo-free, and child-friendly in appearance
• Local candidates accepted at the travel rate with no mileage restriction
• Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least one year
• Minimal RTO accommodated; requests should be discussed prior to consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-762635

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